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Don't miss this weeks FOC Titles! July 9

Don't miss this weeks FOC Titles! July 9

Matheus Matheus 07/10/2025 12:00pm 8 minute read

Guys, I think I’m having a heart attack.No, seriously.We just got the coolest confirmation ever for something we’ve got cooking and I am TREMBLING with excitement and nerves. Like, full-body shake. You are not ready for what’s coming. Trust me, some of the stuff in the pipeline here at... more »

Oh no you just missed the Batman #1 FOC!

Oh no you just missed the Batman #1 FOC!

Walt Walt 07/08/2025 11:14am 5 minute read Comics

Hello and welcome to the Single Issue Newsletter. In case you don’t remember me: my name is Walt, and this week I’m filling in for Matheus, who seems to be quietly taking over our entire written word department.Of course, I’m more than happy to have him. Let me rephrase: happy‑ish.... more »

I’ll Forget You Starting Today, Senpai! Vol. 1 - Manga Recommendation

I’ll Forget You Starting Today, Senpai! Vol. 1 - Manga Recommendation

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 07/06/2025 12:00pm 4 minute read Manga

I’ll Forget You Starting Today, Senpai! is a manga I only became aware of after it had already been released. The cover piqued my curiosity, and even though the premise sounded like a hit-or-miss title, I decided to give it a try. In Japan, the two-volume series was published under the original title... more »

Superman: The Triangle Era Omnibus Vol. 2 and more FOC Titles

Superman: The Triangle Era Omnibus Vol. 2 and more FOC Titles

Walt's Comic Shop Team Walt's Comic Shop Team 07/03/2025 12:00pm 6 minute read

Hello there, dear people! I hope you’re handling this heat well! I know I am not, but I’ve always got a book on hand to use as a fan between reading it… Luckily, I bring along some cool stuff for you to help.First cool thing is a quick reminder that you can now make multiple wishlists!... more »

The Ultimates #14 and more single issues on FOC you just missed

The Ultimates #14 and more single issues on FOC you just missed

Matheus Matheus 07/01/2025 9:43am 5 minute read Comics

Howdy folks (Month 1 and I'm already running out of ways of saying hello on newsletters, so howdy it is.)The big J is upon us, and no, I'm not having a Harley Quinn induced fantasy dream. I mean the BIG JULY is almost here. And so are Superman and Fantastic Four. This really feels like a make or... more »

Cat Man - Manga Recommendation

Cat Man - Manga Recommendation

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 06/28/2025 12:00pm 4 minute read Manga

Seven Seas is a publisher that has now become the go-to place for cat lovers. There’s hardly a catalog where you won’t find new cat-themed reading material to enjoy. This lineup includes several cat manga. One of them is Cat Man, which takes a very different approach than one might initially... more »

Batman by Tom King Omnibus and Other Titles on FOC You've Been Waiting For

Batman by Tom King Omnibus and Other Titles on FOC You've Been Waiting For

Matheus Matheus 06/26/2025 12:00pm 6 minute read Announcements

Did you catch Walt’s tease in the last newsletter about something big happening in September?Folks, let me tell you… well, let me tell you nothing, because I have no idea what’s happening and Walt won’t spill a word. But I’m already looking at hotels in Berlin, just in... more »

Three BL Manga Recommendations for Pride Month

Three BL Manga Recommendations for Pride Month

Walt's Comic Shop Team Walt's Comic Shop Team 06/24/2025 12:00pm 4 minute read Manga

Hi there!Let's end this year's Pride Month with a bang — the boys' love bang! This is a very popular subgenre, and slowly but surely, even English publishers are picking up the pace.More and more Danmei (Chinese BL novels) and Korean BL webcomics are receiving official English... more »

Centaurs Vol. 1 - Manga Recommendation

Centaurs Vol. 1 - Manga Recommendation

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 06/21/2025 12:00pm 4 minute read Manga

Ryo Sumiyoshi is a mangaka who is internationally known above all for her dark boys’ love work MADK. However, other works by her have also been published, especially in the US market. These include Our Torsos Align: Human x Monster Love published by Seven Seas and Centaurs, which is currently... more »

Big Book News - June 2025

Big Book News - June 2025

Walt's Comic Shop Team Walt's Comic Shop Team 06/20/2025 9:39am 7 minute read Big Books

Hi friends!Petar here, from the Beyond the Panels blog (what, did you think I’d let Matt have all the newsletter fun?) Welcome to another installment of the newsletter on books bigger than Dr. Doom’s ego! Or at least, they try to be… It’s a tough competition, okay!What do you... more »